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October 17, 2018

Inspire young people to be 'everyday saints,' Los Angeles archbishop says

Emilie Callan, center, a synod delegate from Canada, attends a working group at the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 10.
VATICAN – To "capture the imagination" of young people and inspire them, church leaders should offer them the example of modern saints and call young people to be "everyday saints, each in his or her own way," said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles.
Published in Faith
March 13, 2018

Nun involved with Katy Perry real estate dispute dies in court

Holzman and another sister of the order opposed the sale of the property to Perry, due to the content of some of the pop star’s songs. In a separate transaction, and without the canonically-required approval of the Vatican or the archdiocese, the sisters sold the vacant convent property.
LOS ANGELES – Sister Catherine Rose Holzman, 89, was one of five remaining members of her religious community, the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Los Angeles.
Published in International
March 30, 2017

Los Angeles Archbishop: English wasn't America's first language

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, pondering the United States' immigration history, reminded people "the first non-indigenous language spoken in this country was not English."

WASHINGTON – In recent months, national debates over immigration and deportation have reached a fever pitch in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's election.

Published in International
October 1, 2016

'Ben-Hur,' 'Story of God' among Catholics in Media Award winners

Jack Huston stars in a scene from the movie " Ben-Hur." The film is one of the winners of the 2016 Catholics in Media Awards, presented annually by Catholics in Media Associates

LOS ANGELES – The remake of "Ben-Hur," the cable-TV drama "Ray Donovan" and the documentary series "The Story of God" were named winners of the 2016 Catholics in Media Awards, presented annually by Catholics in Media Associates.

Published in Movie News
July 21, 2015

Fr. Robert Barron, one of three auxiliary bishops named for Los Angeles

Pope Francis named Fr. Robert Barron, 55, Msgr. Joseph V. Brennan, 61, and Msgr. David G. O'Connell, 61, as auxiliary bishops for the Los Angeles archdiocese.

WASHINGTON - Pope Francis has named three auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles including Fr. Robert Barron, creator of the Catholicism television series.

Published in International
April 19, 2015

Inside the spiritual Martin Sheen

Sr. Rose Pacatte has penned Martin Sheen: Pilgrim on the Way, a spiritual biography of the American actor.

No one had a bad word to say about Martin Sheen. Sr. Rose Pacatte tried to find someone to disparage the Catholic actor while researching his spiritual biography. But no luck.

Published in Book News
January 5, 2012

L.A. Auxiliary Bishop resigns after disclosing he is father of two children

Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala

VATICAN CITY - Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala has resigned after disclosing to superiors that he is the father of two children.

The Vatican announced the bishop's resignation Jan. 4 in a one-line statement that cited church law on resignation for illness or other serious reasons.

Published in International